Carnaval; danse pandémique is personal reflection of the Corona pandemic times that seem to be in the past, but are still influencing our day to day lives. The work refers to the celebration of Carnaval and to the Danse Macabre during the pest plagues in the Middle Ages.
The work can be a starting point for meaningful conversations leading to more insight, understanding, empathy and processing.
The art installation Carnaval; danse pandémique consists of 2 movies (made in collaboration with William Pennings) that are presented in a household setting (a living room) and a small dancefloor.
It portrays the daily lives of 11 Dutch ‘household bubbles’ during the lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The work is made in 2020-2023 following the corona rules that applied at the time. It was shown for the first time at HOK Gallery, Den Haag (17-2 till 4-3 ’23)
Kunstenaar – https://vimeo.com/805563429 Gezin – https://vimeo.com/805561913 Predikant – https://vimeo.com/805560141
70-plussers – https://vimeo.com/805560796 Leerkracht – https://vimeo.com/805563854 Musici – https://vimeo.com/805564564
Therapeut – https://vimeo.com/805581027 Yoga docent – https://vimeo.com/805583425 Jong gezin – https://vimeo.com/805587140
Dieren activist – https://vimeo.com/805590680 Bomenbouwer – https://vimeo.com/808996522